Benefits & Fundraisers

Say hello to spring with the 22nd annual Arboretum 5K run/walk and 1K Daffodil Dash for kids! The certified asphalt course winds through the beautiful gardens of the Arboretum.

Your Susan G. Komen 3‑Day^® starts the moment you make the commitment. Your 3‑Day coaches will support you as you train and fundraise. Our amazing community of walkers, crew, and volunteers will welcome you as you get ready to spend three magical days together on a journey to end breast cancer forever.

Kick off this family-friendly walk around the first level of the Mall of America with a complimentary breakfast followed by tons of sensory activities, mascots, games, prizes and giveaways galore. Rally as a team or register as an individual to help Fraser sustain existing programs and expand innovative services for those directly affected by autism.

Earth Day is the perfect time to do some spring-cleaning and get rid of your old technology! On Saturday, April 27 Minnesota Computers for Schools is hosting a computer donation drive – drop off your old computer equipment and put it to good use in the community.

MCFS refurbishes and reuses all donated equipment. The refurbished equipment is placed in schools and educational nonprofits throughout the state.

The first 100 people to donate a computer will receive a free beer coupon to redeem at the Surly beer hall.

Tuesday, May 7^th, 2019, Noon – 6:30 pm

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, 3450 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN – inside the Great Hall rain or shine

Just in time for Mother’s Day!  High-quality, new and unusual annuals/perennials, with a large selection of all-season native and butterfly/bee-pollinator plants.  Potted plants for sun and/or shade, plus succulents.  Many plants not seen in your local nursery along with competitive prices!  Experts will be on hand to provide information on growing a healthy garden. 

Calling all dog lovers! Come celebrate our 4th with us!
We have partnered with Warrior Dog Rescue to celebrate our birthday!

Meet sweet adoptable doggies! Shop while enjoying light snacks, beverages, prizes and hugs & kisses from our furry friends!

*Portion of our sales will be donated to Warrior Dog Rescue.

Oak Knoll Lutheran Church of Minnetonka will be hosting a unique combination Book Fair and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 27^th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More than 40 local authors will offer their books for sale at tables, and those authors are also happy to talk to the public about books, writing, publishing, and to answer questions you may have about getting your own stories into print. Multiple genres will be represented by these local authors.

Breanna’s Star is a Night of Art, Celebration and Giving in support of Breanna’s Gift, an organization bringing visual arts, dance, music and theater to children with life-threatening illnesses at Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Enjoy appetizers, wine and beer, live and silent auctions, tarot card reader and entertainment by country/rock/swing band Trailer Trash! Attire is casual. Come join the fun and help children escape to the magical world of the arts!

Share your luck this St. Paddy's Day! We are hosting a FoodShare Campaign benefitting our local food shelf. According to ICA, food and funds collected during the month of March are super important as this will help them get through the next few months.
Visit the shop to drop off your items, or receive a discount when shopping.

3 items - Receive $1.00 off
5 items - Receive $3.00 off
10+ items - Receive $10 off

Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Spread Your Wings gala presented by Polaris will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center.

Join us for a social hour, bidding opportunities, live and silent auctions, champagne jewel raffle, dinner, stories of hope from program participants and the community. New this year - an after party not to be missed!